Founded in 1937, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is a branded retailer and wholesaler of doughnuts as well as packaged sweets. It offers more than 20 varieties of doughnuts, including the Original Glazed doughnut and an array of coffees, along with other beverages. Located in Hattiesburg, Miss., it operates 224 Krispy Kreme stores in 37 U.S. states and in the District of Columbia. Additionally, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. manages 358 shops in other countries around the world.